Île d'Ouessant

Bretagne > France

Mythical island for siberian and neartic birds. The place to be between mid-september and mid-november for rare vagrants.

Added* by Paul
Most recent update 1 февраля 2022

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Description

Best french place for mega vagrancy during autumn. Bird list is quite insane : Рыжая овсянка, Виргинский сумеречный козодой, Сибирский дрозд, Золотистый земляной дрозд, Американская горихвостка, Двупоясковая пеночка and many many more.

Details

Access

By ferry from Le Conquet or Brest. Bike riding on the island.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Beach , Sea , Reedbeds , City/village , Canyon/cliff , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Don't forget to drink a good ol pint at Le Ty Korn pub in the town center.

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Зарничка
(Phylloscopus inornatus)

2. Корольковая пеночка
(Phylloscopus proregulus)

3. Малая мухоловка
(Ficedula parva)

4. Ястребиная славка
(Curruca nisoria)

5. Овсянка-крошка
(Emberiza pusilla)

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